Hunting female hippo

[Nyati]

I have been offered an old, large female hippo.

What kind of trophy can I expect ?

 

[Newboomer]

A big mouthed broad (chuckle). Seriously, a female may be a little smaller than a bull.

 

[Nyati]

A big mouthed broad (chuckle). Seriously, a female may be a little smaller than a bull.

That, I expect, the question is, a bit smaller, or much smaller ? I just have no clue.

 

[Newboomer]

Me, either. Never hunted one or seen one in the wild. I'm going on the premise that most females of a species tend to be smaller.

 

[Bullthrower338]

Me, either. Never hunted one or seen one in the wild. I'm going on the premise that most females of a species tend to be smaller.

Obviously you have never been to Butte, Montana! Lol

 

[Newboomer]

Grow 'em pretty big up there, do they?

 

[Vic]

I believe the female tusks are smaller.

 

[CAustin]

I have been offered an old, large female hippo.

What kind of trophy can I expect ?

body size about 80% of the bull but tusks can be very nice.

 

[Nyati]

body size about 80% of the bull but tusks can be very nice.

Thank you Charlie, this is helpful.

So, it could be interesting to hunt a large female at a reasonable price, the hunt itself is exactly the same as with a male, and I may still obtain a good trophy

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Thank you Charlie, this is helpful.

So, it could be interesting to hunt a large female at a reasonable price, the hunt itself is exactly the same as with a male, and I may still obtain a good trophy

Absolutely. The cows will offer you everything in the hunt that a Bull offers. Tusks are just not as heavy and thick as a Bull. You will get a great skull from your hunt, and possibly leather if you choose to take the skin.